Oil Change in Manteca, CA

What You Should Know About Getting Your Oil Changed

Maintaining your vehicle should be one of your top priorities. When you do basic services to your car, you can get many more years of life out of your vehicle than if you simply put off the routine jobs. Getting your oil changed is one of the most important things that you can do for your car, but there are a few things that you should know about this type of maintenance. At Phil Waterford's Manteca Ford, we're excited to tell you all about it.

First of all, getting your oil changed according to the manufacturer's recommendations is extremely important because damages to your car from not doing it can get costly. If your engine is damaged because the parts aren't lubricated, replacing the engine can cost several thousand dollars. 

You should also pay special attention to the time and mileage intervals for your specific vehicle. In the old days, the standard recommendation for oil changes was every three months or 3,000 miles. Over the course of the past decade, more manufacturers have been making vehicles that can go 5,000 or 10,000 miles between oil changes. Check your owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommendations. Otherwise, just come into our dealership in Manteca, and we'll look up your vehicle for you.

When you bring your vehicle in to our dealership for an oil change, you might also have a selection of oils that your vehicle can use. The most common categories that you've probably heard about are conventional and synthetic. Conventional oil is made of mostly natural oil, and it works well for many newer vehicles. Synthetic oil is, as the name implies, made of synthetic materials. Although this type of oil is more expensive for Stockton drivers, it's great for older vehicles, and it might be necessary if you want to go more than 3,000 miles between oil changes on your car.